Chapter 150: I have indeed seen it

Cheng Jingmo’s hands stopped, unable to believe what he had just heard.

“Why did you stop? Keep going,” Yu Xiangnian said without opening her eyes.

Cheng Jingmo resumed massaging Yu Xiangnian, saying, “My home is very far. It takes two days and two nights by train to reach the provincial capital, then a transfer to a bus to the county town, another bus to the village, and several more hours of walking to get home.”

Although Yu Xiangnian had never been to Cheng Jingmo’s hometown, she was familiar with the place.

Especially in this era with underdeveloped transportation, making such a trip was indeed quite troublesome.

“It’s quite far, but what can I do? I chose you,” Yu Xiangnian said.

Cheng Jingmo’s usually sharp eyes softened considerably. He knew Yu Xiangnian wasn’t used to his home and wanted to prepare her mentally.

“My home is in the mountains and very poor. The house is…” Cheng Jingmo thought for a moment and said, “Just imagine it as the worst…”

Yu Xiangnian interrupted him, “Got it.”

Cheng Jingmo’s lips curled into a smile as he looked at Yu Xiangnian, who was enjoying the massage with her eyes closed.

“When do you want to go?” he asked.

“As soon as possible,” Yu Xiangnian said. “I need to prepare for my college entrance exams!”

Cheng Jingmo said, “I’ll file a report and get an introduction letter next week.”

After a pause, he asked, “Will Xiao Jie come?”

Yu Xiangnian replied, “I’ll ask him tomorrow and let him decide for himself.”

Cheng Jingmo said, “The trip will take over a month. He’s studying and shouldn’t have his education disrupted.”

Actually, both Cheng Jingmo and Yu Xiangnian knew that Xiao Jie would likely go with them.

“So let him decide. If he goes, he needs to make sure he studies on his own and keeps up with his learning.”

Cheng Jingmo nodded in agreement, then realized Yu Xiangnian couldn’t see him and simply said “Mm.”

“Tomorrow is Sunday. I want to visit Yu Xiangyang,” Yu Xiangnian said.

Cheng Jingmo replied, “Okay.”

The massage took on a different tone afterward.

Yu Xiangnian’s face turned red, and she couldn’t control her gasps.

She thought Cheng Jingmo must have looked at something explicit. She didn’t believe that book would include such content.

Cheng Jingmo was focused on making Yu Xiangnian satisfied.

He had indeed looked at such material.

A few days before their wedding, his well-meaning married comrades had secretly given him some.

The next morning, after breakfast, the three of them went to visit Yu Xiangyang.

They even went to the department store to buy Yu Xiangyang’s favorite canned goods and the market to get some meat and vegetables.

In Yu Xiangyang’s room.

Yu Xiangyang lay on the bed with his legs stretched out, eating a piece of pineapple from the can, mumbling.

“You really have a conscience. I’ve been back for three days and you just came to see me. Last time, when you only sprained your ankle, I rushed to see you the moment I heard.”

Yu Xiangnian replied, “It wasn’t a big injury. Why be so delicate? Last time, when Cheng Jingmo was stabbed, I still cooked for you!”

Yu Xiangyang said, “You two are equally heartless! One wanted to leave me and return first, and the other wanted me to cook for her!”

Yu Xiangnian said, “You can come back after your injury heals. There’s no one waiting for you, so why hurry back?”

At this point, Yu Xiangnian remembered Xia Qingyun.

She looked at Yu Xiangyang with a smirk and said leisurely, “I know someone has been secretly dating.”

Yu Xiangyang remained expressionless. “I’m not interested in other people’s affairs. Don’t tell me.”

Yu Xiangnian said, “Then I’ll tell Mom. She’ll definitely be very interested.”

Yu Xiangyang glanced at Cheng Jingmo. “Ask Cheng Jingmo. He’s with me every day and knows I’m not dating anyone.”

Cheng Jingmo quickly turned his head to avoid his gaze. “I don’t know. Don’t ask me.”

Seeing the lack of coordination between the two, Yu Xiangnian knew she was right.

“Yu Xiangyang, you know Mom opposes dating someone from the art troupe. Why did you do it? No wonder you’re being so secretive.”

Yu Xiangyang shot a fierce look at Cheng Jingmo. “Who says I’m being secretive? I plan to take her home to meet our parents once my leg is healed. For now, don’t tell them.”

This decision was made when he was writing his will for the Yu family in the mountains.

He thought that as long as he survived and returned, he would bring Xia Qingyun home to meet his parents.

Yu Xiangnian said, “Alright, I won’t mention it. But I should give you a heads-up: Mom probably won’t like your girlfriend.”

Yu Xiangyang lowered his eyes and continued eating from the can.

When it was time for lunch, the whole family was present.

Zhao Ruozhu was obviously very happy, her eyes always smiling.

“Xiangyang, I haven’t told you yet. The reason you all came back safely this time is thanks to Xiangnian!”

Yu Xiangyang pouted disdainfully, “Did she dream where we were?”

“Ah! You’re right!” Zhao Ruozhu said. “Xiangnian dreamt of Cheng Jingmo’s location and pointed it out to your father on the map.”

She said this deliberately for Cheng Jingmo’s benefit, wanting him to know that they were able to come back thanks to Xiangnian’s contribution.

Yu Xiangyang seemed incredulous, as if he were hearing a fantastical tale.

“Dad, is it really like that?” he asked Yu Jiashun.

Yu Jiaoshun said solemnly, “It’s fine as long as the family knows about it.”

If it got out, people would laugh at them.

Yu Xiangyang was suddenly interested and said to Yu Xiangnian, “Come on, tell me, what did you dream?”

Yu Xiangnian said casually, “I dreamed that you were being chased by someone, and your pants fell off!”

Xiao Jie was shocked: Oh no! Uncle Xiangyang’s little thing was seen by his aunt!

“Hmph!” Yu Xiangyang gave her a disdainful look and asked Zhao Ruozhu, “Mom, how did she tell Dad?”

Zhao Ruozhu recounted the conversation between Yu Xiangnian and Yu Jiashun.

Yu Xiangyang was so stunned that his mouth fell open.

After a while, he looked at Cheng Jingmo and said, “Cheng Jingmo, how did you get Xiangnian to dream about this?”

Cheng Jingmo ate his meal without showing any sign of disturbance. “I didn’t.”

“Then how come her dream matches exactly with our reality?! I was chased by the enemy to divert them, and you were just fiddling with a radio. And she could dream of our exact location?! It’s really amazing!”

Cheng Jingmo didn’t respond.

He was indeed astonished, but it was only for a moment before he recovered.

He had seen Xiangnian’s dreams before when he was hunting wolves. They were remarkably accurate!

But why hadn’t Xiangnian mentioned this to him?

He glanced at Xiangnian, who was eating calmly, seemingly unconcerned.

Yu Xiangyang’s curiosity was piqued and he couldn’t stop asking questions, even though Xiangnian didn’t want to answer.

Yu Xiangnian took a sip of soup and said faintly, “By the way, I also dreamed of someone from the art troupe.”

Yu Xiangyang immediately went silent.

Zhao Ruozhu asked with curiosity, “What does this have to do with the art troupe?”

Yu Xiangnian replied, “Just a random dream, it’s unrelated to this matter.”

Not long after lunch, everyone was chatting in the living room.

The doorbell rang, and Yu Xiangnian went to open the door.

Xia Qingyun and several others stood at the door.